Foot care in summer

Mainly due to the change in the type of footwear and new weather conditions, our feet can suffer certain problems. We go from closed to open footwear, in addition to dispensing with socks or stockings that, to a large extent, protect the feet.

Common foot problems

• Chafing and blisters. They are one of the most frequent problems of feet. The former are due to the friction of bare skin against the new shoe or sandal and can cause a wound. The latter have the same etiology, but in this case, instead of lacerating the skin, it rises, accumulating fluid underneath.
• Excessive sweating. In the foot there are a large number of sweat glands and in some people, excessively high humidity is produced that leads to secondary problems, such as interdigital cracks.
• Excessive dryness of the skin, the fact of putting the feet in the air and the high temperature, cause a greater dryness of the skin at this time of year. This is manifested especially in the area of ​​the heels, whose edges appear whitish due to the lack of hydration and accumulation of hyperkeratosis (hardness of the skin).
• Fungal skin infections. During the summer there are a series of ideal conditions for the The most typical of all is the Athlete's Foot, which appears on the toes and causes red, dry and flaky skin. Sometimes cracks or blisters may also appear.

Prevention and treatment tips

• It's very important choose suitable footwear, comfortable, breathable and soft material, spacious and with a cushioning and flexible sole. This will considerably prevent the appearance of chafing and blisters.
• In the event of uWe must disinfect and cover the gall with a dressing. If it is a blister that has been produced, it must be pierced with a fine needle to evacuate the liquid, press on it, disinfect it and cover it with a dressing. Must letting the skin peel off on its own when the epidermis is fully regenerated.
• For the sweating you can choose products that regulate perspiration. There are deodorants (which do not prevent moisture, they only deodorize) and antiperspirants that clog the pores through which sweat comes out to a certain degree, thus controlling moisture.
• If they occur interdigital cracks we must apply an antiseptic in them to facilitate their healing and avoid infection, in addition to trying to dry very well between the fingers after the shower and use a drying product such as talcum powder before putting on shoes. The continuous and daily use of closed sports shoes should be avoided.
• The typical problem in summer is a fungal infection due to extreme sweating and moisture concentrated on the feet. It is treated with antifungals and is usually cured consistently with treatment.
• Another frequent problem is the contagion of the papillomavirus (plantar warts) that abound in humid and hot areas such as swimming pools, gyms, saunas, etc. If it appears, you should go to a dermatologist for treatment.

recommendations

Visit the dermatologist to assess any injury to the skin or nails. In summer we must double skin hydration to avoid dryness problems. It is recommended to apply the moisturizers, preferably at night, the use of a file or pumice stone to eliminate the accumulation of hyperkeratosis or hardness of the same. He has a wide medical team of specialists in dermatology and podiatry that includes treatments for foot pathology and nail pathology. Included in this coverage are 4 chiropody sessions per year, surgical treatment of the ingrown toenail and podiatric treatment of papilloma.